Murtagh & Kelly land Cork opener

The seven-furlong fillies’ maiden saw 20/1 chance Wide With Delight ridden by Shane Kelly for Johnny Murtagh, make a winning debut in the colours of her breeder Pat O’Kelly.

A half-sister to four winners including a Group 2 winner in France, the daughter of Ten Sovereigns came from off the pace to lead inside the final 100 yards and ran on to account for market leader National Lady by one and three quarter lengths.

"She is a lovely filly with a really good attitude," said Kelly.

"Her work has been good at home but we thought she might need the run. I'd say she isn't too bad.

"We hacked early in the race and I took back to be behind Colin (Keane, on favourite National Lady) as he would bring be where I needed to be if mine was good enough and it worked out well.

"She pricked her ears out of greenness and had a good look around but she was still going forward. She was a lovely ride, has a great attitude and is really likeable."

Quotes from Tom Weekes